| Birthdays, anniversaries, retirement parties and | | | | acquaintances won't steer you wrong in this |
| even wedding receptions can be difficult events | | | | regard. |
| to plan. We want to make sure that the person | | | | Booking the right restaurant |
| of honor has a great time and that the party is | | | | Ritzy, high class or five star restaurants will |
| an occasion to remember. Well, one doesn't | | | | require a pretty sizable deposit for the day in |
| always need to rent out a lavish hall to have a | | | | question. You may also need to discuss some |
| grand celebration. Local restaurants can act as a | | | | aspect of your budget with the organizer or |
| venue that offers a fun, cozy or sophisticated | | | | planner, so you can realistically see what you can |
| atmosphere for your private affair. | | | | or cannot do. Many restaurants will be willing to |
| All well and good you say, but how do you go | | | | work with you to ensure you get precisely what |
| about finding a suitable restaurant venue? | | | | you want. In return, you have to be honest and |
| Online search | | | | forthcoming about what you can reasonably |
| Believe it or not, the Internet can be your friend | | | | afford. |
| when it comes to locating a restaurant that could | | | | Getting Outside entertainment |
| also serve as a party venue. The beauty of the | | | | If the restaurant doesn't have regular |
| internet is that there are literally thousands of | | | | entertainment, you may consider getting some of |
| businesses, many in your area, that will cater to | | | | your own. If this is one of your goals, make sure |
| the needs of you and your guests. The Internet | | | | the eatery knows as they will have to |
| also offers a plethora of advice via a restaurant | | | | accommodate you. For example, a bistro may |
| guide or two that will make shopping for a | | | | not have a stage area or dance floor in the |
| happening place to hold your event even easier. | | | | establishment and would need to move chairs, |
| After you have made a top five or ten list of | | | | tables and furniture around for a band. If you |
| places that may be suitable, call and ask if the | | | | desire to have a band or some sort of live |
| establishment hosts private functions. If they do, | | | | entertainment, then your best bet is to find a |
| inquire about the costs. If the place is local (which | | | | restaurant that is already set up for something |
| it probably should be unless you plan to fly guest | | | | like of that nature. |
| to the destination) you can visit the restaurant in | | | | Of course, there may be a café or tavern |
| question. Make sure the person responsible for | | | | that the person or persons of honor really likes |
| party planning will be there during your visit, so | | | | that would be the perfect spot to host their |
| you can discuss what you'd like for your affair. | | | | function. Yet and still, you would have to call the |
| Word of mouth | | | | establishment to see what the protocols are for |
| Word of mouth has always been, and perhaps | | | | securing the place for a private event. |
| always will be, the best form of advertisement | | | | Even though it may seem like a lot of work, |
| around. This invaluable tool can act as a restaurant | | | | finding an online Toronto Restaurant Guide or |
| guide that will help you locate a prime location for | | | | relying on word of mouth is one way to locate a |
| your special occasion. | | | | venue that will add a festive air to the |
| If someone you know has recently thrown a | | | | proceedings and make you the quintessential host |
| party, enquire about the venue that was used. | | | | or hostess to beat when the next big event |
| Most any business will tell you they are the best | | | | comes around. |
| of the best, but friends and family and | | | | |